U.S. Congress - Senator Richard Burr, North Carolina (R) 
Senator Richard Burr
Republican • North Carolina • 7th Term • Sworn In 1995
- 25 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 11 of 100) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 16 of 100)
- 188 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 32 of 100) 4 Made Into Law (Ranks 20 of 100)
- Most often votes with:
- Sen. Jon Kyl
- Sen. Ben Nelson
- Least often votes with:
- Sen. Susan Collins
- Sen. Bernard Sanders
- Votes with party 91%
- Abstains: 4%
Person's Views
- Today: 33
- Past Seven Days: 217
- All-Time: 33,996
Most Recent Sponsored Bills
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S.2045Introduced Jan 31, 2012 31 Views
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require judges of the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims to reside within fif...
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S.1959 - Haqqani Network Terrorist Designation Act of 2011Senate Passed Jan 06, 2012 209 Views
A bill to require a report on the designation of the Haqqani Network as a foreign terrorist organization and for other purposes.
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S.1855 - Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act Reauthorization of 2011Introduced Dec 16, 2011 60 Views
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize various programs under the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act.
Most Recent Co-Sponsored Bills
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S.2054 - Stop the Outrageous Pay at Fannie and Freddie ActIntroduced Feb 01, 2012 42 Views
A bill to suspend the current compensation packages for the senior executives at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and to establish compensation for...
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S.2041Introduced Jan 31, 2012 189 Views
A bill to approve the Keystone XL pipeline project and provide for environmental protection and government oversight.
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S.J.Res.34Introduced Jan 23, 2012 45 Views
A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, as submitted under section...
Recent Voting History
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H.R.658 FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011
On the Conference Report (Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 658)February 06, 2012
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.658 FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011
On the Conference Report (Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 658)February 06, 2012 Aye
(with party)
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H.R.658 FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011
On the Conference Report (Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 658)February 06, 2012 Aye
(with party)
Recent News Coverage
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02/08/12
Strip-Club Spending Ban a Target of Lawmakers’ Message Politics
“In 2012, nobody should have high hopes, other than a few things that have to get done,” said Senator Richard Burr, a North Carolina Republican. “The likelihood is that everything will be set up not for the finality of an issue, but for ...
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Businessweek
02/07/12
The Observer Forum
Sen. Richard Burr's explanation of his vote against the STOCK Act is disingenuous and doesn't pass the smell test. He blames the electorate's low opinion of Congress on tabloid journalism and congressmen "not even debating the things that are ...
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CharlotteObserver.com
02/07/12
Editorial - Burr one of only three to vote against STOCK act
One of that trio was North Carolina’s Richard Burr, a Winston-Salem Republican ... it had broad bipartisan support and passed the Senate 96-3. (Illinois Sen. Mark Kirk, a Republican, is still recovering from a recent stroke and could not ...
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Strip-Club Spending Ban a Target of Lawmakers’ Message Politics
“In 2012, nobody should have high hopes, other than a few things that have to get done,” said Senator Richard Burr, a North Carolina Republican. “The likelihood is that everything will be set up not for the finality of an issue, but for ...
The Observer Forum
Sen. Richard Burr's explanation of his vote against the STOCK Act is disingenuous and doesn't pass the smell test. He blames the electorate's low opinion of Congress on tabloid journalism and congressmen "not even debating the things that are ...
Editorial - Burr one of only three to vote against STOCK act
One of that trio was North Carolina’s Richard Burr, a Winston-Salem Republican ... it had broad bipartisan support and passed the Senate 96-3. (Illinois Sen. Mark Kirk, a Republican, is still recovering from a recent stroke and could not ...
Recent Blog Coverage
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02/07/12
Baucus Adds Transit Tax Benefit to Senate Transpo Bill | Streetsblog ...
In remarks before the markup votes began, Republicans voiced their concerns about budget offsets that “do not have anything to do with transportation,” in the words of Richard Burr (R-NC). Tom Coburn (R-OK), Mike Enzi ...
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Ben Goldman
02/07/12
Sen. Burr defends 'no' vote on insider trading act | CharlotteObserver ...
U.S. Sen. Richard Burr was one of just three senators who opposed a new bill that explicitly prevents members of Congress and their staffs from using nonpublic information for insider trading.
02/07/12
SASFAA Nine News: Amy Berrier Reports on Capitol Hill Visits
Several attendees had the opportunity to sit in on a majority of the Senate HELP Committee's Hearing on Innovations in College Affordability. Senator Richard Burr (R-NC), Senator Kay Hagan (D-NC), Senator Lamar ...
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Baucus Adds Transit Tax Benefit to Senate Transpo Bill | Streetsblog ...
In remarks before the markup votes began, Republicans voiced their concerns about budget offsets that “do not have anything to do with transportation,” in the words of Richard Burr (R-NC). Tom Coburn (R-OK), Mike Enzi ...
Sen. Burr defends 'no' vote on insider trading act | CharlotteObserver ...
U.S. Sen. Richard Burr was one of just three senators who opposed a new bill that explicitly prevents members of Congress and their staffs from using nonpublic information for insider trading.
SASFAA Nine News: Amy Berrier Reports on Capitol Hill Visits
Several attendees had the opportunity to sit in on a majority of the Senate HELP Committee's Hearing on Innovations in College Affordability. Senator Richard Burr (R-NC), Senator Kay Hagan (D-NC), Senator Lamar ...
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